Dimmesdale Character Analysis

We all have sinned. Whether it is a minor sin or a major sin, one thing is for sure; our sins always come with consequences. The price that we pay for our sins can be the guilt within ourselves or punishment we receive from others. The consequence of sin is extensively shown in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s romance, The Scarlet Letter. The “orthodox” or “Puritan” interpretation of The Scarlet Letter is that people’s sins have an everlasting effect on the sinners, and that sin leads to the consequence of suffering. Even if a sin is forgiven, the sinner will always have to deal with the consequences as a result of his or her decision. There are three main characters in the novel that sin and experience the consequences of their actions. Hester sins by committing adultery with Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale. The actions of their sin consequently bring them an illegitimate child. Chillingworth’s sin is the worst sin commited in the novel. He violated the sanctity of the human heart. Chillingworth tortures Dimmesdale mentally and physically for a long time, and eventually kills Dimmesdale by draining him of life. Reverend Dimmesdale sins when he commits adultery with Hester. He feels even guiltie

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Approximate Word count = 1537
Approximate Pages = 6 (250 words per page double spaced)